The movie English Vinglish received a 10 minute standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival where it was first premiered much before its India release in October.

English Vinglish garnered the maximum number of positive reviews and ratings in India and abroad for any Bollywood film released in 2012. Sridevi's stunning comeback after a gap of 15 years and the overwhelming audience response shut the mouth of detractors. Her acting in English Vinglish was a masterclass for all the current actresses in Bollywood. Every leading lady in Bollywood stepped out to watch the movie at its Mumbai premiere. The actors, the film fraternity, critics, press and the audience were united in their appreciation and paid glowing tributes to Sridevi's acting, the director Gauri Shinde, the beautiful and inspiring story and the stellar performance of the entire cast.

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